Enrollment
232
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 540060001124
Dunbar Intermediate Center — Dunbar, WV
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Intermediate Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunbar Intermediate Center compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dunbar Intermediate Center reports 232 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 232 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kanawha County Schools spends $17,075 per pupil district-wide, above the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.8% from local sources (property taxes), 40.8% from the state, and 25.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dunbar Intermediate Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 59% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,075
per pupil, district-wide
— above West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 232 Top 33% in West Virginia — larger than 67% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540060001124
Student demographics
White 61.6%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 15.9%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 232:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.3%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kanawha County Schools, which includes Dunbar Intermediate Center.
$17,075
Per student
+5%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Intermediate Center
How many students attend Dunbar Intermediate Center?
Dunbar Intermediate Center has 232 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in DUNBAR, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Intermediate Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Intermediate Center is 14:1, which is 2% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Intermediate Center?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Intermediate Center is White at 61.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in DUNBAR, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Intermediate Center?
Dunbar Intermediate Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.